I refuse to starve in a land of plenty. Instead I shall follow the example of my betters by running into debt without having the means of paying. Why, some men live in great extravagance and luxury, owe money and cheat their creditors, yet they are still considered respectable and honest. I only run into debt to satisfy the craving of hunger, and yet I am despised and beaten
He said, before eating 300 oysters.
I mean he's right but still...
Oysters were basic poverty food in Br*tain at the time, so it's praxis.